The James Gunn-led DC Studios is about to get all horrific, thanks to the upcoming Clayface. The first live-action film to feature the titular character from the world of Batman has been talked about for a while now, thanks to the fact that it’s been co-written by esteemed horror auteur Mike Flanagan.
Here’s the logline: DC Studios’ first-ever foray into the genre, “Clayface” is a horror thriller from director James Watkins, starring Tom Rhys Harries in the title role of the Gotham City villain.
“Clayface” unravels one man’s horrifying descent from rising Hollywood star to revenge-filled monster in a story that explores the loss of one’s identity and humanity, corrosive love, and the dark underbelly of scientific ambition.
The film also stars Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan, as well as Nancy Carroll and Joshua James. James Watkins directs from a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, story by Flanagan, based on characters from DC. The film is produced by Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, James Gunn and Peter Safran, with Michael E. Uslan, Rafi Crohn, Paul Ritchie, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars P. Winther executive producing.
Will Clayface be good? Bad? Will it melt our faces when it arrives in theatres on October 21? Take a look at the first trailer below.
